Laser printers (non-impact printer)
- How the laser printer produces an image
- A laser or LEDs make dots on a light sensitive drum
- Toner (very tiny particles of plastic) stick to the drum where the dots where made
- Paper is pressed against the drum and the toner is placed on the paper
- The paper is heated and the toner melts into the paper
- Produces the highest quality printout
- For black and white printouts, very low cost per page
- Printout is permanent
- Color laser printers are still fairly expensive ($3,000 to $10,000)